Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25%

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Sep 16, 202626:27Business

The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs. 2026 summer wheat exports from Russia and U...

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